Reviewed by: Monique
I can not recommend this enough!! If you are on Oahu it is worth the trip to Waimea Valley. This was my family & I's absolute favorite thing we did in Hawaii! It was incredibly personable, authentic, and overall an amazing luau. They were all very nice and made a point to come to every table and talk with all of the guests. They even went above and beyond by helping the table next to us and walking their baby around in the stroller so that they could eat their dinner. Everyone was in awe at how amazing the crew made this experience for everyone. They were truly enjoying teaching everyone about the Polynesian culture from the Polynesian Islands, and it made the experience that much better. Can not recommend enough! GO GO GO!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa snd Ramon
Isiah made us at home. Jansen is anexcellent driver! When the food was served, we were treated with an authentic, honest to goodness Hawaiian luau! The performance by the house folk group was astounding! A 5 star experience!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Lemons
Very comfy &. A fun time. Great staff
Would highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/01 |
Reviewed by: Nicole T
Such a well thought out organized and creative luau. I’ve been to other luau’s on the island, but this one is hands down the best. The Chief was so entertaining and the shows were amazing! I was also able to take terrific photos! Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Brooke
The sunset cruise was so relaxing, beautiful views and food was spectacular! You were able to bring your own drinks if wanted and walk around the boat the entire time! Definitely would do this again!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
Great cruise, food and waitresses were awesome..itbwas a beautiful night
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/26 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Webster
Chiefs luau was so entertaining. Chief was hilarious and the dancers were amazing. We loved the atmosphere and staff was so friendly. I recommend this as a MUST go to event. Food was really good. We were so glad we picked this luau and would definitely go to again. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Mimi
Amazing! Staff was friendly. Food was great .. would do this cruise again
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sat & Sun) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Nanda
Very friendly staff, very respectful of customers
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sat & Sun) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/22 |
Reviewed by: gstepaa
Fun times, welcoming crew and staff. The braised short ribs and garlic mash potatoes were surprisingly tasty. The trip felt intimate with only half of the normal seating.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Mike
A MUST DO event whenever visiting, great food, learned so much, and the fire show at the end is INCREDIBLE. I would not want to miss this
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Grisel
Food was good and my 5 yr old picky eater liked his Mac and cheese dish. However on the website it says BYOB or drink are available for purchase. We were rushing and forgot our beers at our hotel but we thought we’ll just buy some there. When we asked for drink menu the waitress said they didn’t sell any alcoholic beverages and it was only BYOB. We told her about the website and she said some websites have wrong information. So we only had options of some juices and sodas. Also call for kid menu options which was only mac and cheese. Thank goodness he liked it. We book it at 5:30pm which was perfect time for the sunset views. But after sunset it did get cold and it was a windy night so I would think twice about going in shorts and tank and the boat did rock a little. I would do this again but better dressed especially for kids and don’t forget your drinks. Oh and the juices and sodas are unlimited and free.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Matt Haynes
The cruise itself, staff and entire experience was wonderful and the views were breathtaking at sunset.
Service and dancers were outstanding and enjoyable to watch. Food was not all that great but otherwise a great time and worth the expense to experience it. I would definitely recommend to anyone to do this dinner cruise but do not have high expectations with the food.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Milka
Best ATV tour ever!! Ali, our guide, was amazing! Killer driving skills. She made sure we had an awesome experience and she truly delivered. Very pleased and will definitely book again when we come back.
Thank you so much!
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| Packages: | 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Carla
Everything was great, beautiful evening, staff was great and the dinner was delicious! Topped of with beautiful sunset
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Jodi
The crew was awesome! The food was okay. It wasn’t crowded. Loved it.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sat & Sun) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. & Mrs. Preciado
Refreshing and relaxing. Would highly recommend. Worth the price.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/08 |
Reviewed by: David and Mary
The food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect! Had a wonderful time!!!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/05/03 |
Reviewed by: andrea
Beautiful sunset, good food and nice crew made it a very enjoyable experience
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| Packages: | Cruise Only (50% Capacity) [Daily] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Lisa P
Beautiful hike to a Waimea Falls. The botanical gardens were beautiful and.full of history too. Easy hike for my kids Got to swim in the lagoon under the falls at the top. I love that they provided life jackets. Once we came down and changed it was off to the luau. We had a great time participating in some of the cultural activities and learning the Polynesian history and culture. Dancing was amazing and food phenomenal. My family really enjoyed it -especially my 11 year old and 15 year old. Highly recommend!!
Aloha, and mahalo for your review! We are especially delighted to know your children had fun at the luau, and we really hope to see you again when you're back in Oahu. God bless you and yours!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/07 |
Reviewed by: eniigotcha@yahoo.com
fun interactive luau experience. cousin Billy was the funniest ever, we enjoyed our first luau with very friendly staff and night full of culture experiences.
Aloha and mahalo for your review! We'll be sure to tell Cousin Billy you left him a review - we find him to be engaging and hilarious too! ^_^
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Tanira
I loved it from start to finish! The ride and the food was awesome!
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Zaira
The food was awesome! So delicious! I especially loved the support the staff offered! Before boarding, you get your pictures taken with your group! Which at the end you get to pick up right outside the dock! And the staff onboard, they’re such sweethearts, they asked if we wanted our pictures taken and were always asking if we were good! 10/10
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Drea
Nikki was awesome! Honestly, without her knowledge and energy I’m sure the tour would not have been as interesting! This is a 1,000 acre ‘farm’ how interesting can it be? Request for Nikki!
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| Packages: | 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Leana
It’s supposed to be a sunset dinner trip, but it ends up as a cloudy windy dinner trip.. My friend almost throw up due to the wave so he didnt have any food. I can’t really enjoy the food either even though it was good. It’s not the crews’s fault but it might be better to cancel the event and refund...
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Ju_Ride
We had an Amazing time at Paradise Cove and were so pleased with how welcoming the staff was. We highly recommend you visit paradise cove for an awesome experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Lynna Ampe
I would have given Chief’s Luau a Great, because the entertainment was the best. Thee food ok. How ever I took our two boys 15 and 16. Paid adult prices. Was told by Veltra, that they could have a virgin Mai tai or coke, sprite, etc.. however they would not give the guys drinks unless I paid extra for them.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Ratul
The cruise, staff, timing and music are fantastic and bode well with the beautiful Waikiki coastline. The only thing that can be improved is the vegetarian meal selection. This is an unmissable to do whether for fist timers or reunion groups.
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| Packages: | [2-Hours] Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sat & Sun) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Heidi
We were initially skeptical of going to any Luau after a previous experience we had on Maui. We were concerned it would feel like a crowded dinner show instead of an authentic experience. We live on Oahu and had guests who really wanted to go. Tao Luau appealed to us because Waimea Falls is a beautiful setting away from resorts, and it has way less occupancy for the event then the others (200 compared to up to 800!). We were pleasantly surprised at the warm welcome, hands on experience, delicious dinner, and stunning show. We have visitors coming in a week, and more in the summer, and have already booked for two more times!
Aloha Heidi, and mahalo for your review! We are pleased to know you had a great experience at the luau, which was initially not what you thought it was. We are glad we have changed your mind about activities like ours. We have planned everything about the luau having one goal - make it a great experience for everybody. Come see us again when you can :-) Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] VIP Package: Front Row Seating + Three Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Brittni
We have done the Ka Moana luau this was sooo awesome! Food was good, service was great, and the show was so awesome and engaging! 100% would recommend!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/03/25 |
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Aloha and mahalo Monique for this review! We are so thankful and glad to hear that you had a great time with us and enjoyed the luau, we want to make you feel welcomed and well accommodated and get the chance to enjoy every bit of the luau. We appreciate you guys for coming and hoping we'd see you guys again soon if you ever get to visit the island again!